Congress Initiates Poll Watcher Program in Unprecedented Election Security Drive

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from The National Pulse:

The House of Representatives is launching a new phase of the Election Observer Program designed to enhance transparency in the competitive fight for control of Congress. The initiative focuses on increasing accountability at the polls, particularly for races anticipated to have narrow margins in November.

Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chair of the House Committee on Administration, expressed enthusiasm about the program’s expansion as the election approaches. “We’re excited to really ramp the program up, roll it out, as we come into the final eight weeks before the election,” Steil said. The program, which has been in use for several election cycles, allows congressional staffers to volunteer for poll watcher training. Upon request from congressional candidates, these trained observers can then be deployed to districts outside their own.

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The Election Observer Program is part of a broader suite of efforts to maintain election security, which Steil prioritized during his tenure. “This is a program that’s been around for some time, and it’s been a successful program. My staff has participated in it, and I think it’s an important piece of the puzzle as we work to enhance the integrity and Americans’ confidence in our elections,” he stated.

Steil also highlighted the need to elevate the program’s visibility to ensure that candidates from both parties are aware of its availability. While the program has seen bipartisan participation in the past, Steil acknowledged that election integrity issues have become increasingly politicized.

In addition to the Election Observer Program, Steil has voiced concerns over a June executive order from Joe Biden to augment voter access with federal resources. He criticized the Biden-Harris government for what he perceives as a lack of transparency about its efforts, particularly in relation to noncitizen voting.

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